New Zealand cuisine: the best places to taste it in Te Anau

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Mantas Pakėnas

Mainly Seafood

86/100 (1957 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good choices of fish and seafood. Take away. We had fish and chips and fisherman’s basket and salat for 45$. Great service with smile. She made my..."

Susanti Nervik

"I don’t know why this fish n chip shop only has 3.9 stars. We really enjoyed the fish n chips and the prices are very reasonable. The guys running..."

Derek Sauer

"More a snack bar, but with good, low prized food. We had two kinds of prawns and the greenlips and espresso. All tasted good, only afterwards a..."

Ralph Butschko

"One of the best fish and chips meals I've ever had. I would definitely have it..."

Ahmad Ebadi

"This is literally the best fish and chips I have ever had. Better than anything I had in the UK and better than anything I have had in the US. Fish..."

Matthew Arant

"It was a great place to just get a quick bite. We got the double combo (2 fish and chips + drink for $24 NZ dollars). The ambiance is plain, and the..."

Sally Ivester

"Don't be mistaken by the looks of the shop. Very very good blue cod fish and chips. By far the best I've had in Australia and UK. For those worried..."

Nic. Ho

"Great fish n chips. Quick, tasty and affordable. Nice option to dine in on a rainy day and very relaxing spot. Really enjoyed our..."

kris dale

"Good Food, great price! Even vegetarians have good choices: Veggie Burger, Corn Bites, Onion Rings, Kumara Chips, Pineapple Ring, Curry Roll... Blue..."

ZahnarztDrSchurke

"they've got a great deal for $30 which is a platter for 2 including battered fish, calamari, prawn cutlet, crab stick, prawn twisters, chips & soft..."

Kristy Robinson

"Had their fish and chips for two yesterday, $25 all up, including two pieces of gurnard each, ample chips, tomato and tartare sauce. They claim they..."

Laurie Clark

"We have experienced the best hamburger ever, a blue cod fishburger. If you like fish we suggest you give it a try. Also, it must be one of the..."

Graham Needham

Mackinnon Room

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic dinner and service. We were staying in the hotel and were looking for somewhere for dinner and luckily we decided to eat at the hotels..."

Nigel Stewart

"A very good restaurant in Te Anau. My kids ordered the Seafood Chowder for appetizers.. one of the best we’ve ever eaten. The Lamb Shank, Venison..."

Joko Setiawan

"We had a very wonderful dinner tonight to celebrate my husband's birthday. They even surprised him with a slice of birth day cake. That made the day..."

Catherine Kittelberger

"Traditional Elegant Dining with Great views of the Mountains and Lake Te..."

Mark Perschel

"Sehr gutes Essen, sehr aufmerksames Personal. Alles..."

Roland Christian Richter

"Boa comida e bons..."

Regina Lopes

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The Fat Duck

85/100 (2939 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Very good food and very friendly staff.. Not a huge vegetarian selection but we were with someone with food allergies and they were very..."

Alan Garratt-Reed

"Can't fault our lunch today. Fresh seafood cooked well, served on time & reasonable prices. And friendly attentive staff. I would recommend, just..."

Judy van Dongen

"Great atmosphere, better food no room in restaurant but Bar side more casual, we waited first, thank you for people that pushed in you couldn’t..."

Tim Schmitt

"Great for gluten free! Had an awesome glass of wine with the view of the mountains in the background, then had GF calamari and a green side salad. It..."

Wendy Hogg

"Fabulous meal with great choice of beers. Lucky to have got a table at the window watching the sunset over the..."

Tommy Linton

"Amazing meal had here on 4th Jan 2018 Prawn entree& Pork belly &then the Cookies &cream cheesecake staff very..."

Robyn Gouman

"We had lunch there today. Amazing menu! Ended picking the seafood chowder.....yummy!!!! So much flavor and seafood overload. Wish we lived closer so..."

Petrina Coster

"Great meal and great service. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Te Anau and we'lll be..."

Kerrin Corcoran

"A great night smiling efficient staff and the best Vension medallions ever followed by Chocolate Fondant with Black Doris ice cream. Yum will..."

Karen Glassey

"Our favorites are seafood chowder, Akatoa salmon, and green lips mussels. The gnocchi was tasty but the sauce was sweeter. The taste of seasonal..."

Ernest Li

"Service is really excellent! Food tasted really nice too. It was full house when we walked in on a Friday evening. Staff was nice and got us a table..."

Teck Wee Leow

"Go here, as we’re planning to again tomorrow night. I had the wild venison pie which was absolutely fantastic - cooked so well, just the right..."

Should You Go Here

"Enjoyed this place so much we went there two nights in a row during our trip to Te Anau. Venison pie was great, as well as pulled pork wantons and..."

Kellie Tan

"After the exhilarating Milford Sound cruise trip, 'Fat Duck' proved to be the perfect spot for a delightful dinner. The inviting atmosphere and..."

Tree Koko

"Absolutely first quality food and service. We wandered into this nearly empty restaurant at around 6:00. The host said he could seat us but he needed..."

Tom Salamone

"We ordered the duck wantons, monk fish (market fish), seafood chowder. Duck wantons 4/5 - very good. But just shy of 5 stars as I felt the skin was..."

Terry Chua

"Lucky to get a table here today. What to say thanks to all the staff the meals very excellent and the staff is great here, very very friendly. Kids..."

Jag Singh

"We saved this for the last of our 4 nights in Te Anau, and it was clear we had saved the best for last. It’s also clear why some sites list this as..."

Marsha Russell

"Loved the food and the service, especially the New York cheesecake and the lamb dish. Flavours were very well..."

Erica Tan

"Love the mussels and lamb very much. Lamb is soft and mussels favor are delightful. Wonderful Friday night dinner just after our visit to Milford..."

IAN HSU

"This was our treat after completing the Kepler track and feeling famished. Ordered the lamb shank, green lipped mussels, and market fish all of which..."

M Liu

"The food and service were amazing!! My husband and I really enjoyed our meal here. Great job guys! 😊 We had the duck wantons (sublime!!), risotto..."

Xinyi

"Great atmosphere with a live band playing, great service as well as they let us in earlier than our reservation time. We ordered their signature duck..."

Sheng Jie

"Easily the best meal we've had on our trip around NZ so far. The duck wontons are delicious and the pork belly made us both close our eyes and say..."

Sara Crimmel

"Delightful wait staff. Good menu. Excellent atmosphere and very comfortable indoor chairs. Need to book. Most enjoyable evening. Saturday night live..."

Marina Oreti

"The fried squid and chowder were both top notch and unique!!! Our friends loved the duck wontons and the lamb salad. Unfortunately they were sold..."

Carmela Reiman

The Ranch Bar & Grill

84/100 (3009 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The dining experience at this restaurant is truly exceptional. Not only does it offer a delectable range of dishes, but it also provides a charming..."

Khasseli Tanuwijaya

"Great place for dinner - food was very good. Do yourself a favour and order desert because it's all house made and all..."

Dave Graham (Dave Graham)

"We came here mid-afternoon when other places in Te Anau weren’t yet serving. It was during school holidays, so there was a crowd of tourists all..."

Marsha Russell

"Nice food with generous serving. The seafood chowder was filling on its own. Steak tasted good with nice salad. Worth a try when in Te..."

Jennifer Tay

"Good burger, my wife said the land fry was very good, but yuck! Good beer selection. Only problem is that they are about the only place open in Te..."

norman smart

"Great atmosphere.ake sure you book in advance. We ordered a half kg of mussels which came In a delicious seafood/cheese chowder which we thoroughly..."

Michael Cheng

"Happy we stopped by. Plan to have a bite. Turned out to be great meals. Wonderful and fascinating flavors. From the mussels, loaded chips, venison,..."

Quinn Cueto

"Had the roast lamb and vegetables and other was very good. They have a wide range of dishes though the lamb offered a good option with the vegetable..."

Ahmad

"We arrived on a really busy night with no booking & were advised we could wait at the bar for an hour for a table which we were happy to do. After..."

Bree Stanley

"This meal kept me going on my 3 day Kepler track, as I kept thinking about the Fjordlands venison which was cooked perfectly, and green lipped..."

M Liu

Redcliff Restaurant & Bar

83/100 (3070 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This has to be one if our top dining experiences. The four of us each ordered different dishes for our mains. Each dish was amazing, salmon was..."

Deb Fraser-Komene

"Excellent food. We ordered the house smoked salmon and the daily fish special (sole), easily the best food we have had in NZ. The wine list was..."

Clifford Lawrence

"I have eaten at some of the best restaurants in New Zealand. The fare served to us at Redcliff was as good and maybe better than these. Great Local..."

Katy Jones

"The best restaurant I have dined in NZ for the past 12 days. The food, wine, staff, ambience was great and the price is..."

Cheung Kl

"Perfect place for a drink or dinner Beautiful outdoor area and the atmosphere and staff are world class. A must do in Te..."

Rozel Taylor

"Very cosy and beautiful place, very clever chef, (never seen kitchen staffs but could see from meals as im cooking for living) very kind waiter and..."

Hyungseok Lim

"My husband is still talking about the wonderful meal he had here. Mine super too! Definitely one of our best dining experiences ever, anywhere in the..."

Lesley Victoria Hinton

"We asked a local where to eat your restaurant was recommended � drinks wonderful Mojoto’s fresh mint from garden ...Had scallops entree Main I..."

Dee Hamson

"Amazing food, place, staff and well deserving of being the number one in Te Anu. Thank you for a wonderful night of great food and beautiful..."

Dijana Townsend

"Really lovely little restaurant- unfortunately we didn’t book so couldn’t get a table until after 9 so we decided to have a share latter from the..."

Suzanne Evans

"Saw this on trip advisor. Glad we booked it . Food was delicious , service was great , lovely friendly waitress. Fab quirky place..."

Sharon Morgan

"Amazing food and drinks, amazing people, felt like home...guys around the world make a stop over there..."

Jenny Almeida Salgueiro

"The food, the atmosphere, the ambience - all combined beautifully to create a memorable experience. We aim to repeat it very soon! Top place,..."

Jeff Sutheran

"Amazing veggie food, amazing place, amazing service. Soooo recommended..."

Agus Pucheta

"I had a really lovely dinner at the Redcliffe Cafe. Chloe was my server and she gave me a bunch of wonderful recommendations. I ended up getting the..."

Shannon Noll

"We went there for lunch on a Wednesday in November. No wait at all. The food was delicious and the staff were really nice. We tried to go back for..."

Isabelle Lussier

"Lovely place tucked in Te Anu. Food was fantastic (choices such as hare and vennison) and the steak was cooked to perfection. Service was attentive..."

Robert Lloyd-Jones

"Absolutely amaaaazing food here! The place was full but we still got a table after first having some drinks in the bar. This is the best restaurant..."

Sebastian Nummelin

"Great food. Relaxed atmosphere. Lovely outside patio. The salmon was a surprise hit. And the venison was tender and..."

Ti Zhao

"One of the best steaks in NZ! The doneness was spot on and the blue cod… my goodness, excellent. The vegetation frittata was amazing too. Chloe is..."

Gayatri Singh

"We loved it, got in early and was served a treat. We got a version as a entree that was thinly sliced almost rare with a sauce that complemented the..."

Neil

"The food presentation was lovely and both meals were delicious! We got the ceviche, potato soup and pork belly. Service was fantastic. Great spot..."

Madison Parrott

"Made a reservation here because I heard it was good and when it was described as the best restaurant in town by our Airbnb host, I was looking..."

Jolene Chui

"Went again last week after a year away, and they are as perfect as ever! I tried the venison salad and was so happy (but not surprised). Delicious as..."

Elisabeth Ellis

Miles Better Pies

83/100 (1782 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Here is how to deserve a pie and enjoy it too... Don't have lunch, drive to Te Anau (200km) in anticipation of this pie, you drop off the clients,..."

Raajew Singh

"Best pies I've ever had, will never forget this..."

Benny Cohen

"Good pie and I had nice company when I ate..."

Bengt Johansson

"The best pies I've ever had. A bit more expensive than other pies but the quality and quantity of the filings justify the price difference. Went..."

Martin Warren

"Awesome place, love the pies and custard squares, can't wait to..."

Felicity Young

"I run a The Hippo Lodge in Queenstown and have been sending people here since 2005. Why? Because they are, without a doubt, the BEST (and I mean the..."

Robin Bridger

"The steak, bacon and mushroom pie was the best pie I have had. The steak was chunky and so tender and the gravy was flavoursome. It doesn’t need..."

Cherie H

"After eating at least 3 famous pie shops In south New Zealand , i think i can claim this to be almost the best pie shop in South Island! Meat is..."

Ezen Ho

"Great pies! The ingredients were delicious and tasty. I ordered steak and pepper and it's stuffed with streaks and well marinated with pepper. Only..."

Mark Liu

"Bacon and Egg Pie! Yum!!! Stopped by on the way through to Milford Sound. There's actually not alot happening at Te Anau, alot of the stores/shops..."

Ray W

"Absolutely amazing!! This place rocks!! My venison pie was one of the best pies I've ever had. Full of meat, chunky pieces of delicious meat. And..."

Timinmelbourne

"Had Steak & Pepper pie ($7). Crust was only alright, taste wise is acceptable but if you're looking for bang for your buck this is it - the meat..."

Vivian Lim

"The pie was (Steak, Mushroom & Bacon) amazing. The steak was chunky and soft. Pie crust was just right on thickness. Overall taste was flavourful..."

Damian Goh

"About a 10 minute wait when we arrived at 930am. We ordered the steak, mushroom & bacon as well as the creamy chicken and both were SO GOOD...."

Charmaine A

"The seafood pie here was very nice. I like places with small menus done well. Many pies sell out before 1pm so best to go earlier in the..."

Yunfei Ouyang

"YUM! I've tried a lot of vegie pies in NZ and this is the best one yet by far! The filling is really tasty and the pastry is light without being too..."

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"Delicious pies, best we had in 3 weeks in NZ. Loved both the lamb and the venison. Coffee was also good. There was a bit of a queue but totally worth..."

Pippa Harding

"Miles better pies was one of the saving graces for us in this tiny town during Winter where a lot of restaurants were closed. We had their venison..."

Jamie W

"Definitely deserving of the name. This was the first place we came to after completing the Kepler Track. We ordered the Steak & Cheese, the Steak &..."

Isobel Tan

"A bustling little pie shop in Te Anau, clearly high in the NZ pie ladder with beautiful housemade pies and a quickly depleted cabinet. Had the lamb..."

Simon Miles

"If you love pies this is the place for you. Best pie I've ever had. Full of beautiful meat. Would definitely visit..."

Claire Gregory

"Amazing pies. Pastry was light and filling was cooked to perfection. Steak and cheese - 9/10 Creamy chicken - 9/10 (chicken was soft and juicy) *must..."

Ethan Lee

"Best pie I've ever had! And enjoy your pie by the lake for the ultimate dining..."

Julie Field

"I tried the Venison pie and it was tasty and full of chunky meat pieces. Pastry was fluffy too. The Seafood pie tasted like you were having seafood..."

William Lin

Kepler Restaurant

82/100 (2353 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful food, beautiful presentation, very friendly staff. We enjoyed it so much we went back for a second night and enjoyed it a much the second..."

Inge Barker

"Very very friendly staffs and awesome food. The restaurant is easy to find cuz it is in the center of town...."

Pond Laoha

"Really nice meals that were very generous in their servings. Staff were very friendly..."

Helen Teague

"Great meal, great service, great experience. We were served by Alex a couple of nights ago, he was very helpful. We had the ribs, seafood paella and..."

J

"Apologies. I forgot to photograph the deserts. Nice restaurant. Patagonia style barbecue. Wife had lamb cooked over a wood fire. She liked it. I had..."

Henry Farkas

"The best meal we had so far in New Zealand. Crayfish direct from Milford Sound. So fresh and sweet. Calamari fritter is also extremely tender. Fish..."

Purwanto Lim

"We had a lovely meal. The servings are very large. Each dish was extremely tasty and we enjoyed the friendly service. Small yet good wine..."

Fiona Humphries

"Good restaurant with a Chilean flair from the chef being an expat. The seafood chowder was really good, just loaded with seafood, like with every..."

George Miu

"Amazing food and wines. Great atmosphere and Chilean decor. We had lamb and vegetarian tortilla made of carrots and onions with lentil and quinoa..."

Marta Włodarz

"Loved this restaurant!! Super friendly staff. Good selection of wine. We ordered the lamb and paella. This was the best restaurant experience on our..."

Sheril R

"BBQ lamb is a must have for dinner. crayfish, venison and paella are all very tasty too. Nice place to get together for dinner...."

Vanessa ZHANG

"Definitely a great restaurant. My partner’s been to Patagonia and was very happy with how authentic the food was and wine selection. We would..."

Yi Lynn Ooi

"Amazing food, did not expect such a great place in a small town after many mediocre meals on the road. Creamy seafood chowder, flavourful seafood..."

Jason Zhang

"We had the best rack of lamb during our 3 week trip to NZ. Initially surprised by the cost of the main dish but once we got it, we realised that it..."

jorge garcia rey

"Delicious food. I was very happy with the steak and venison. Great service and friendly staff. I was seated within minutes of arriving and food was..."

Becky

"Everything was great ! Risotto : I could feel flavor of squid ink, moreover still very creamy. It was a fantastic harmony. Seafood Platter : Each..."

N K

"Good quality food, and relatively priced. Service was friendly aside from waitress not knowing what "medium-well" steak was, however steak was as..."

ELÆN

"Really tasty food and good service. Definitely worth a..."

Brendan Roberts

Sandfly Cafe

81/100 (3034 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"At peak hour, the minimum waiting time for menu-ordered food was 30 minutes which made us go for cabinet food. We love the salmon bagel and pizza...."

Ernest Li

"Stopped by for breakfast. Had the hot smoked salmon bagel (amazingly good - the salmon was so flavorful and was warm (capers with it too). Bagel had..."

Juli T

"Coffee was excellent. Yet to try other coffee around here so can't say it's the best but definitely one of the better ones in South Island. I..."

Ben Wong

"Super yummy breakfast and the butterscotch latte was perfect! Loved the hash brown stack eggs Benedict as the toast/bread is my least favourite part..."

Mandy Nuttall

"Visited this cafe a few times when I visited Te Anau in August 2023. It is in an amazing location, with views towards the mountains - perfect spot to..."

mon_t

"Perfect local cafe, friendly team and plenty to eat! I haven't managed to eat everything on the plate yet (granted only 2 visits in my two days here..."

Georgia Lloyd

"Great old school cafe with 90s vibe. Big breakfast and flat white coffee in a huge mug, every meal is pretty much a kiwi classic. Can be very busy..."

Makoto Takaoka

"Very busy but efficient café. The herbed scrambled eggs had plenty of cheese in them. Strong coffee. Don't dither near the cash register, decide..."

Emma Peel

"I loved this place. We were on a road trip and had a quick stop for a bite. I loved the breakfast burger. All the items were so nice and tasty and..."

Pouria Aryan

"Fantastic food and service! The coffee was sooo good! We got the big breakfast and it was BIG as well as very..."

Genny Williams

"Everything about this place is perfect. They have so many dairy free options. Plenty of varied seating. Extremely fast service. Staff are all SO..."

Allison L

"Solid Café which makes good coffee. They also have two sweet cakes which are vegan 🌱 loved the latte art on my oatmilk Flat..."

Patricia R

"They do an absolutely roaring trade with folks coming through on the way to Milford. Despite the bustle, they do a phenomenal job keeping the..."

Mara Page

"I had a cappuccino with a lemon slice at Sandfly Café. The coffee is amazing and definitely gave me my dose of caffeine for the day. Their lemon..."

Jozefien

"Amazing café! The carrot cake was one of the best in my life and the coffee is fantastic. Definitely stop here if you’re ever passing through Te..."

Laura Maciejec

"The roasted vegetable frittata is tasty. The servers are friendly and thoughtful. Highly recommended to stop by for a..."

Wanyu Fu

"What an amazing yummy food and service by Rachel … she is the only one with such a high energy and smile on her face..she was checking on everyone..."

Joy of Life

"Fantastic service from the team this morning. We arrived at a busy breakfast time and the front of house team were so efficient and friendly! Special..."

Renai Hagstrom

"The allure of the name itself is intriguing: Sandfly! Intrigued by its reputation for offering the best coffee in the South Island, I decided to pay..."

Tree Koko

La Dolce Vita Restaurant

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good Italian food run by Italians. Fresh pizza and pasta was great. Hot chocolate was the best we've had so far in new Zealand as..."

jay pachchigar

"The interior is very tastefully decorated. The place has a nice atmosphere and feels private because of the trees outside, although it's located in..."

Junko Smith

"We were pleasantly surprised by our Valentine's Day 2020 dinner. The food was very good as was the wine. The presentations were artful. The decor is..."

David Currier

"Great menu. Lovely staff who opened dining early for our hungry party. We had just completed a long walk in Fiordland so were tired and hungry...."

Marina Oreti

"I’ve never been to Italy. I’ve been told I’ve had very good and authentic Italian in America, but I have nothing in which to gauge this..."

Patrick Young

"Great service & delicious food. We went two nights in a row because we didn't care for anywhere else in Te Anau. Roberto was a fantastic host as..."

Alec Dejanovic

"Great food, definitely the place we preferred in Te Anau. I enjoyed the spaghetti with crab and lemon for main, very fresh and full of flavours. I..."

Mickael L

"Don’t usually post reviews (this is my first ever) but the crayfish pasta here was amazing. Never had crayfish this fresh before - in fact all the..."

Yang He

"This is a little hidden gem. My wife and I ended up there almost by accident. It is not mentioned in the Lonely Planet guide and were only referred..."

Javier Madrid

"Food was pretty good, reasonable value (for Te Anau) and waiter was nice. Shame that they'd run out of pizza bases. Relaxed..."

Patrick Knight

"Not easy to make a real idea outside, but push the door and let the chief enhance you ! Just a bit longer to serve so if you want to eat there to..."

Sebastien H.

"Great food..."

Roland Pingitzer

"This place is amazing. Not often you get the owner getting his hands dirty. AND checking on each dining table...."

Nickie Skinner

Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good soup of the day. Rest of the dishes were mainly fried and not too tasty but good enough for a cold and windy..."

David Tan

"I had a really great time here due to the alpacas next door! The food was ok though. I got the hotdog and chips since everything else seemed..."

Evelyn Mang

"A pit stop for most people travelling between Milford Sound and Queestown/Invercargill. Decent coffee and the Cajun Chicken Sandwich was good after..."

Big Roy [eatwithroy]

"Nice stopover location before heading to Milford Sound. Was here as part of a tour. Great to grab a coffee and a variety of breakfast sandwiches and..."

M.S. Tan

"Food was excellent - really enjoyed the venison meet pie as had a generous amount of..."

Yurgen Shaffer

"We order the Alpine Supreme pizza and beer battered chips for delivery. Bang on time, no delivery fee and super tasty. Absolutely..."

Cathie Finnerty

"It's a good place/store. Number of buses stops here. Has nice little cafe and souvenir shop. Owner is good and provides good service. I ordered..."

Kanan Mehul

"Nice stop. Toilets n food is available..Alpacas.are..."

Patrick JN

"good pit stop between milford sound and queenstown. coffee is not bad and the restroom is..."

Julie Egitto

"I always stop by to get the best fridge magnets! I also love feeding the beautiful alpacas 🌸. Haven’t tried their food before but it seemed..."

Haya Aljrayed

"Great food & coffee, spacious and a very good gift..."

Robert Side

"Good coffee stop right outside the town of Te Anau. The best part is you can pay 1 dollar to feed the Alapacas right outside the..."

Winston Yao

"Great place for quick stopover before heading to Milford sound. Great coffee/Food. Must try pumpkin soup/ creamy..."

janvi patel

"Got home delivery pizza tonight, great quality, loaded with toppings. Would order..."

Dion Cook

"Great parking lot for large vehicles. The lamb pie needs mint instead of Peper much..."

Gay Hunt

Ristorante Pizzeria Paradiso Da Toni

80/100 (2398 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious homemade pizza, fresh pasta and great service! It’s a busy little place and I can see why. Unfortunately we didn’t get to try their..."

Sandy Haynes

"Loved this non-pretentious pizzeria in Te Anau! We were greeted by this lady who I supposed was the owner. Other service staff were also friendly...."

Eric Yeap

"Impressive for the efficiency and professionalism of all the staff. It was peak time, packed full of tourists but they had everyone seated, fed and..."

Emma Peel

"Excellent service despite the crowd. We really enjoyed the fettuccine alfredo, highly recommend to try the pasta on top of the..."

Zhen Qin Aw

"Nice tasting pizza which came out pretty quickly after ordering as there wasnt many people in the pizzeria. The staff were friendly and helped with..."

ken

"Pizza and pasta was amazingggg!!! i came just before the tables were all filled up , service was very good even though it was really busy. keep up..."

Sikkawat Sanyanusin

"Amazing wood fired pizza and the best Tiramisu!!! Waitress are lovely and there is fast service. The place is bustling even late at night, we opted..."

An SN

"incredible, incredible, incredible! we came here after spending the entire day trekking at milford sound, so the entire family was pretty much..."

Gabrielle G

"An essential visit in Te Anau! The vegan pizza I've had in Aotearoa! It was very authentic and true to the traditional Italian meals with a slight..."

Caitlyn

"We liked the pizza so much that we dined here two days in a row during two days stay at Te..."

Samuel Kim

"Awesome little spot we stumbled across. Staff were lovely and even though there was a wait for food, they communicated and there was no problem...."

Jake Munford

"An approachable and authentic atmosphere, being understaffed did not impact the quality of the experience, only a slightly longer wait. There was one..."

Daniel Archibald

"Came here and got two pasta on the specials menu as well as the Grecian and Carnivore Pizza. I would highly recommend the original pizzas over the..."

Raynil Laxmidas

"Loved the food. Wish the service was a little bit more courteous. Authentic and flavorful pizza. Pretty good vegan pizza as well. We ordered two and..."

Mantha bharadwaj

"Yum yum yum!!!! What more can I say. Super friendly staff, fabulous mouth watering food (highly recommend the lasagna) and a cosy light interior. And..."

Elizabeth D

"We had dinner here recently on a stopover for Milford Sound and had a wonderful experience. They took amazing care of our toddler, bringing over a..."

Adam Kentwell

"This is a VERY well run restaurant! Lasagna, service, and vibes were so good I came back for the same meal two nights in a row! They were able to..."

Hannah Davis

Olive Tree Cafe

79/100 (1424 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Table Service

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome service! Thank you Jack and Sheryl for your hospitality! :) Food was great! The laksa tasted different from home though, but all the other..."

Nurul Diyanah

"Great coffee, nice range of food. Courtyard out the back so you can enjoy the sunshine out of the wind. Cheese scones 5 stars! This place is a little..."

christine Millar

"Been here for lunch many times and always amazing food along with the great customer service you get. I went for breakfast today and no surprise I..."

Tiberius

"What an amazing find! Food was delicious, and served hot. Service was great, they understand that service is more than just taking your order and..."

Paula R

"So very happy I stopped here for lunch today, I regularly come to Te Anau and have been meaning to visit the Olive Tree cafe but never quite made it..."

Jen Han

"We had breakfast here and I would probably give a 4 starts for the food, but it was very cheap compared to restaurants and Queenstown and the food..."

Cristina Meirosu

"Very simple cafe nested within the downtown. The coffee was ok and the service was great. The environment seemed not bright for me but can drop a..."

Hanajan

"Delicious food with fresh ingredients, bug portions and reasonable prices. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Nice outdoor and indoor..."

Dylan Webb

"The moment you walk into the place you are made to feel welcome by friendly, polite and professional staff. The service was fantastic and the food..."

Roman Arnold

"Ate lunch and had blue cod fish and chips. Delicious! The coleslaw had sesame oil making it much better than ordinary coleslaw. Chips had seasoning..."

Scott Greer

The Moose Bar & Restaurant

78/100 (1276 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"The food was decent. There is an area with gambling machines (pokies) and an area with darts board. Please note, they don’t have darts behind the..."

Nandu Nair

"We came here for dinner after given recommendations by our hotel manager. Decided to check out their menu. Ordered their signature pork ribs and the..."

KP Lau

"Came in there for dinner with my friends after a long day at Doubtful Sound. We got burgers and steaks. We all really enjoyed the food and my steak..."

Roman Arnold

"Staying locally and this was a short stroll from our accommodation and the menu looked pretty good and was priced ok with some reasonable reviews. My..."

Simon Doubroff

"Awesome family run restaurant and bar. Food was delicious and prices fair. Relaxed, friendly, efficient service. Our group preordered food earlier in..."

Ron Sperber

"I was there 3-4 days ago. Had a lovely dinner with my girlfriend and the only thing that was annoying was a group of around 10 Europeans who were..."

Tiberius

"Very pleasant atmosphere and the staff were very pleasant and helpful . Large tvs to watch the rugby on . Cold beer and large proportions of food..."

Terry Klenner

"Nice food with affordable price. We ordered creamy pasta, pan fried fish, zukinni pancake, and BBQ lamp. All they were very tasty. The total price..."

Alex Totti

"Had a wonderful last night of our New Zealand stay having a lovely meal and drinks with our children and mother in law, music, food and service by..."

sharlene Shields

"Went for a nice snack to share and a couple of beers. Nice beers on tap and it went great with the nachos that we ordered. Also looks like a nice..."

Elsa R van der Sluis

"Lovely staff, good food and great atmosphere. Had a great..."

Nanda Tournier

Bailiez Cafe

76/100 (2311 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We arrived without reservation on a Friday night, and managed to get a seat for dinner. We ordered pork ribs, pan fried blue cod and seared salmon...."

Kai Keng Ang

"Really unexpectedly good. We had a full day out at Doubtful sound and returned for a 4 person dinner here. Everybody was stoked with their meals...."

Jake W

"The cafe/bar is very simple and cosy. We went for hot chocolate, and it’s one of the best in town. Decent prices and lovely services. There is..."

Nandu Nair

"This place is cozy and food is great. Staff were attentive and friendly. The lamb shank’s pretty affordable comparing to the average cost in..."

Shermane W

"Friendly service… It was a cold morning.. I really need coffee as because me and my partner going to milford sound and cafe’s opening time was..."

Jass Kaur

"Dined here twice. Cozy and ambient space, great on a cold night with the fire going. Venison was amazing, i had it twice. Lamb shanks were tasty too..."

Michelle

"This place actually served decent sized portions for the price! I think what’s hard is in town it’s hard to tell what’s good and what isn’t...."

Lovelyn Lim

"Best place to eat in town. Fresh, clean and friendly! I ate the Venison and seasonal veg. ..."

Monicka McDonough

"Had the venison, and it was spectacular. perfectly cooked and paired so well with the puree carrots, roasted beets, and some kind of potato and..."

Nicole Charley

"My favourite restaurant in Te Anau. AmazIng food, nice atmosphere, and friendly and welcoming staff. Highly..."

Yana Kostinskaya

"Arrived late for dinner and no problems accomodating us. Great tasting food. Quick and easy. Wine was a great price too. Had Lamb Shank, kids chicken..."

Sharon Durbridge

"seafood chowder and lamb shanks are really great!! Queen scallop has great seasioning, but with pesta, taste like a separate..."

Phevos Song

"The service was lovely and prompt. I liked the atmosphere: was spaced out with comfy booth type seating against windows (was warm though). Enough..."

Jessica Louise

"Really friendly service and delicious food! Also has a really lovely cosy tavern feel. I arrived quite late from Milford Sound and was so happy to..."

Julia Kaminski

"A random stop after a day at Milford Sound - we were rapt with our lamb, just hitting the right spot. Great service and comfortable booths. Highly..."

Renee

Wapiti Bakery & Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love the breakfast muffins. Also kudos to the staff! They were able to service us really fast even though they were swamped with 2 buses full of..."

Sherwel Andrey Solon

"Impressive ambience. Really like the interior. Food was good. Good customer..."

Abhishek Pathak

"Delicious breakfast muffins! Opens early, which is a lifesaver if you have an early cruise or hike. Second the comments about the supremely clean..."

Chi Lee

"Made a stop before going to milford sound. Great hospitality and comfy ambience (clean toilets a bonus!) Give their coffee and food a try. Definitely..."

Lim Jing Wen

"Yummy yummy. There’s a guy there who looks like Gordon Ramsey. Maybe it gives placebo..."

José Santos

"AMAZING PIES. We didn't get any pics because we ate so fast. But the Green Thai Chicken Curry and the Buttered Chicken Pies are a must have. Chai..."

Charyssa Neese

"Good pies, smiley staff, beautiful coffee. Great stop to have breakfast and stock up on lunch to take into milford. Came here 2 days in a row because..."

Shawnee Felton

"Very delicious food early in the morning. Staff was helpful and somewhat friendly during the morning rush. Can't get enough of these long doughnuts..."

Gennifer

"Wonderful and local bakery and cafe. The staff is so lovely and always up for a chat. Made my time in Te Anau 50x better and I hope to come back soon..."

Anna Stava

"Yikes. Walked in for a quick bite. Happily surprised by the fish and chips. Excellent! Good coffee and friendly staff as..."

Frits Spieker

"The place looks lovely and clean. They have a good selection of food and other things. Food tastes great and warm. Good coffee as well. Staff are..."

Ferdinand Go

"Really nice breakfast - great menu here. There really is something for everyone. The food is fresh, good portion sizes (almost too much) and great..."

Jonathan Bones

"Only had coffee here but it was very good. They tell you how many shots they put in your coffee. For a medium cap having in, they had it in a..."

Ken Tran

"The aroma when we walked in was mouth watering! Coffee was good, breakfast was so good that we came back the next day. Great service, nothing was a..."

Debbie Kell

"Visited during Covid-19 Alert Level 2... Customers respected social distancing. Good food variety and quality. Service a little slow, but not..."

Steve Dyer

Caltex Te Anau

70/100 (198 ratings)

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"If you're traveling to/from Milford sound, I suggest you tip up your petrol here, where the price is more..."

Antonius Howard

"Best coffee I’ve had in a while and great customer..."

Johanne Jensen

"Went there this morning to get coffee as the Bakery was closed for some reason. The guy made us lovely long Blacks - real good coffee! Great start to..."

Mark Reeves

"Fuelled her up before heading to Milford. Good service and a sub way next to this for a feed. Go for it lads. Safe..."

Anirudha Junnare

"I always go to Caltex Te Anau. We recommend it to ALL of our guests at Te Anau Homestay. Great staff, Glenn is possibly the happiest service station..."

Neil Smith

"Excellent service and products with reasonable..."

Shivam Trading

"Excellent service, helpful..."

Just Geoff

"It fills you..."

Andy Andersen

"Stopped there for fuel, ended up buying there our tickets for milford sound cruise and Te Anau glow worms cave (with a 20% discount). Once in Milford..."

samantha Watt

"Great service! Our car broke down at Milford Sound - they picked us up, fixed the car and took care of everything. Strongly..."

Petter Meyer

"Good service at the shop with essentials..."

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